News of the Realm: Drunken Dragon closed for repairs

TRADEMEET - The "Drunken Dragon Tavern", one of the Kingdom's newest establishments, has been closed for 'substantial repairs' after an incident at the tavern caused a fair amount of damage to both the property and reputation of the tavern.

It is said that a Baron by the name of Godric Lomasa had been asked to leave the tavern by the Drunken Dragon's current proprietor after the Baron's opinion of the hired entertainment caused an incident that disturbed the peace of the usually quiet establishment.

When the Baron refused to leave, it is thought that the act of attempting to escort the Baron from the establishment lead to a misunderstanding that resulted in steel being drawn and blood to be spilled. Though many of the facts have been lost in both the confusion and the mixed opinions of those looking on, the Royal Guard were quick to intervene and the situation was promptly resolved.

In conclusion, the Drunken Dragon will remain closed for a week while repairs are made to damaged property. It is thought that while the Baron Lomasa will no longer be permitted access into the tavern once it reopens, the Innkeeper will be made to pay for the cost of the repairs (and medical charges) herself, and will also pay a stipend of 5000 Kahars Imperial to the Baron Lomasa in reparation for the trouble the misunderstanding caused.

The Royal Guard have since dismissed calls to execute the Drunken Dragon's owner citing that Royal Property Laws gave her the right to request for the Baron to leave the establishment, and to seek his escort from the premises when he refused.

However, the Royal Guard will take no action against the Baron for his 'over reaction' to the escort attempt, claiming that the Innkeeper should have waited for the Royal Guard to arrive to avoid the misunderstanding that escalated into something more.

It is also believed that alcohol played a fair part in turning a trivial matter into something major, and the Captain of the Royal Guard in Trademeet has concluded that all parties were equally to blame for the incident, and that the matter is now considered closed.